Ujimaa Medics Teaches Chicago Residents How to Treat Gunshot Victims
A gunshot victim on Chicago's South Side could wait as long as 15 to 20 minutes for an ambulance to arrive. That's among the reasons why Ujimaa Medics is teaching young people—more than 700 so far—how to administer first aid to people who have been shot. It may seem like a lot of responsibility to place on non-medical professionals. But everyday heroes are needed to save lives in a neighborhood plagued by gun violence but lacking access to immediate healthcare.
14 Things That Will Channel Your Inner Flower Child
Fifty years ago, the iconic Woodstock festival celebrated three days of peace, love and music. Channel your own inner flower child and plan an epic hippie journey with these 14 items—everything from renting an RV to scoring a cool compost bin. It's a trip.
How a Doctor Without Legs Treats Patients in Her Mountain Village
Since she was a young girl, Li Juhong dreamed of becoming a doctor. Then, at 4 years old, she lost her legs in a tragic and painful accident. But that experience didn't weaken Juhong's resolve; rather, it drove her to help others in pain. Now, the 38-year-old is one of two doctors responsible for around 2,000 people in the mountainous Chinese village of Wadian. Armed with her medical training and a determination that often sees her work well into the night, Juhong says she feels "happy and lucky" to have helped so many people in her village.
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